David Given Schwarm

Married, Father, United

Neil Gaiman: Anansi Boys

A very fun quick read. About a kid who has all of his dark side stripped from him as a kid & then learns to be an adult anyway. Has some classic Gaiman god stuff, a la American Gods, not as much brilliant social observational stuff, but overall a fun good read.
Silence

1. Sahar was saying that sometimes one must defend themselves2. Silent prayer is always the best option–practice this in all your affairs.3. Walking through difficulty with confidence is always difficult–stay present.4. A mantra is great in the moment–Maranatha–that is what I use.5. My life does not stop when my heart does–that is something that my…
Resentment

1. Do nothing2. Pray for the other person.3. They grow–know that they grow–know that you do not see the roots.4. Understand your part–that is all that you can do–know what you know.5. Remember that the libido is involved with the ego
Time

1. Time does not need permission2. postponement gets me nothing.3. Calendars are not helpful–illusion4. Needs materialze in time.5. Growth happens in time.
St. Irenaeus, Against the Heresies, III

The Lord of all gave to His apostles the power of the gospel, and by them we also have learned the truth, that is, the teaching of the Son of God – as the Lord said to them, `He who hears you hears Me, and he who despises you despises Me, and Him Who sent…
Boredom

1. Boredom had to happen2. It occurs when I am not present–when the future looks brighter.3. I have no memory of being bored.4. Tong Lin for boredome is something that I ahve never tried.5. Honesty about mental state is important.
Surah XXXI 27

And were every tree that is in the earth (made into) pens and the sea (to supply it with ink), with seven more seas to increase it, the words of Allah would not come to an end; surely Allah is Mighty, Wise.
Surah XXXI 19

And pursue the right course in your going about and lower your voice; surely the most hareful of voices is braying of the asses.
Scrouge

Austin and Emily (Jimi’s Kids) were in this great musical Christmas Story creation. It was based on the Dickens classic. It was over at the Musical Theater Village. Lisa, Jack, Kate, and I had a very good time. Karen B was there as well. The Ghosts freaked the kids out a little. Lisa and I…
Ego

1. This ego is always hurt.2. The ego cannot reduce the ego–hurt cannot be the primary motivation.3. Unhooking the ego takes more then time.4. Peter was rebuked by Paul.